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Kesela Family History

Kesela Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kesel, Gesell, Kusel, Kessel, Keel, Kivela, Kegel, Kiesel, Pesola

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Where is the Kesela family from?

You can see how Kesela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kesela family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kesela's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kesela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Kesela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesela census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Kesela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Kesela. For the veterans among your Kesela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesela lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Kesela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kesela in 1973 was 81, and 71 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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